Basic Course in Marine Technology

Basic Course in Marine Technology

26–27 May 2026

Get a fast, practical overview of ship design, construction, and operation in just two days.

Learn from leading experts in Finland’s maritime industry and explore the essentials, from hull structures and propulsion to automation, safety, sustainability, and the full newbuilding process.

Strengthen your skills, broaden your understanding, and connect with professionals across the entire maritime cluster.

The selection of topics and the content is guided by the In-service Training Committee of the Finnish Marine Industries (Meriteollisuus ry).

 

Language

English

Duration

2 days

Price

840 € (+ VAT 25,5%)

Early Bird Discount: –15%, applies to registrations made before 15 April 2026.

Corporate Discount: 1st participant normal price. From 2nd participant onward: –15%
(and every additional participant from the same corporation).

Discounts cannot be combined, each participant always receives the best available discount

Location

Clarion Hotel Helsinki, Tyynenmerenkatu 2, Helsinki

Program | Tuesday 26.5.2026

TIMETOPICPRESENTER, AFFILIATION
08:30Morning coffee
09:00Course Opening
09:10
NEWBUILDING PROCESSHelsinki Shipyard Oy
09:50THE FINNISH MARITIME CLUSTER
CEO Elina Andersson, Meriteollisuus ry
10:10Coffee
10:40
ROLE OF THE SUPPLIER NETWORK IN THE SHIPBUILDING PROCESSProduction Director Ville Laaksonen, Rauma Marine Constructions
11:20SHIP TYPESPresenter: To be confirmed
12:00Lunch
13:00DESIGN PROCESSCOO, Petri Hakulinen, Bluetech Finland Oy
13:40RULES AND REGULATIONSDNV Finland Oy Ab
14:20Coffee
14:50BASICS OF MARINE TECHNOLOGYPresenter: To be confirmed
15:30SHIP HULL STRUCTUREVice President, Shipowner Services Jari Yli-Tolppa, Elomatic Oy
16:10SCHEDULED/REQUIRED REPAIRE DOCKINGSSales Manager Jukka Salminen, BLRT Repair Yards
16:50Closing of the Day
Networking dinner

Rights to program changes reserved.

The selection of topics and the content is guided by the In-service Training Committee of the Finnish Marine Industries (Meriteollisuus ry)

 

Program | Wednesday 27.5.2026

TIMETOPICPRESENTER,AFFILIATION
08:50
09:00STABILITY AND HYDRODYNAMICSLead Research Engineer Pekka Ruponen, Napa Oy
09:40PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER PLANT AND FUEL OPTIONS (incl. upcoming regulations and their impact)Presenter: To be confirmed
10:20Coffee
10:50ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND ELECTRIFICATIONEngineering Manager Atte Piiroinen, ABB Marine and Ports
11:30SHIP AUTOMATIONSales Manager Heikki Tanner, Valmet Automation Oy
12:10NOISE AND VIBRATIONSpecialist, Noise Control Juho Virtanen, Meyer Turku Oy
12:50Lunch
13:50ENSURING SAFETYSenior Maritime Expert Carolus Ramsay, Finnish Shipowners’ Association
14:30SUSTAINABLE SHIP OPERATIONSSustainability Manager Esko Pettay, Meriaura Oy
15:10Coffee
15:40SHIP LIFE-CYCLE COSTSAnnika Sandberg, Deltamarin Oy
16:20SHIP FROM THE USER’S PERSPECTIVEPresenter: To be confirmed
17:00-17:15Closing of the day

Rights to program changes reserved.

The selection of topics and the content is guided by the In-service Training Committee of the Finnish Marine Industries (Meriteollisuus ry)

Registration

The participation fee is 840 €. A value-added tax of 25.5% will be added to the price.

 

You may cancel your registration free of charge until the final registration date, 11 May.
Cancellations made after this date will be charged the full participation fee. The full fee will also be charged to participants who do not cancel and do not attend. If you are unable to participate, you are welcome to send another representative from your company in your place.

Accommodation

Guests attending the event can enjoy a discount on the daily room rate by using the booking code EVENTSHELSINKI. The discount applies to all room categories and is valid as long as rooms are available.

The code is accepted at all Clarion hotels in Helsinki.

Make your reservation at www.strawberry.fi and enter the booking code EVENTSHELSINKI during the reservation process.

Register for the course

More information

Carina Virkama

Maritime Cluster Continuing Education Manager

carina.virkama@aboamare.fi
+358 44 762 3181

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